Saudi Arabia

In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive

Walking a tightrope between Riyadh and Tehran, Beijing has little room to manoeuvre, but it is not without options. More air defence systems and drones could help defend Saudi Arabia

Al Majalla tracks a rapidly shifting battlefield where stamina, not speed, will determine the ultimate victor

Türkiye and Pakistan have stepped up to help Saudi Arabia after it came under attack from the Houthis. The trio's coordination comes at a crucial time

Riyadh wants to prevent any bottlenecks or dependence, so it is strengthening its negotiating position and diversifying its network of collaborations

The more Iran and its regional allies try to corner Yemen's government, the more international support it is getting to fight back

Saudi Arabia wants to develop more of the value chain at home. Australia offers a useful combination of resources and experience to help in that effort

The country's first electric vehicles are due to be delivered next year. They will be built using foreign firms' know-how, whilst building up local firms' skills and expertise

The US is backing Saudi Arabia against the Yemeni rebel group without physically joining the war, reflecting a broader strategy of limiting US exposure

As the US and China build rival AI ecosystems, Gulf states are being drawn into a technological divide that may become increasingly difficult to navigate